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Holyoke Mall at Ingleside is proud, once again, to
pledge its support for the Future Begins Here
Gala benefit which is held here annually. For
each of the last seventeen years, on the first Sunday
in May, this event has been held at the shopping
center and continues to grow each year. |
Eighteenth
Annual
Gourmet
Dinner
Live Auction/Silent Auction
to benefit
the children of the pioneer valley.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 6:30pm
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Holyoke Mall is thrilled and honored to provide
the location for the Gala. It’s a unique setting to
enjoy fine dining showcased from some of the
area’s most creative restaurants while bidding
on donations from many of our merchants and
local benefactors.We fully expect the 2009 event
to be bigger and better than last year.We know
these groups benefit greatly from this event as all
monies raised go directly to the organizations
involved. |
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On Sunday evening, May 3, 2009, the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside
and The Future Begins Here will again present a Gala Benefit for
children’s agencies.
This sixteenth annual event will feature Dave Madsen, the voice
of the Pioneer Valley and Channel 40’s anchorman, as emcee,
together with George Lewis in a repeat performance as auctioneer.
As always, a superb gourmet buffet showcasing the specialties of
the master chefs from the following area restaurants: |
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Chandler’s
Tavern
The Delaney House
Eastside Grill
Horizons
The Blue Heron |
The
Hofbrauhaus
School Street Bistro
The Student Prince
Tavern on the Hill
Figaro Ristorante
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The Cash Bar,
annually provided by Uno Chicago Grill and staffed by their
executives who volunteer their time for this Gala Benefit,
donates its proceeds to the Children’s Agencies involved
in this event. Music provided by the Eric Bascom Ensemble
will provide a wonderful background for viewing and bidding
on the eclectic and exciting live and silent auction items
donated from across the nation.
Schedule of Events:
6:30 hors d'oeuvres, silent auction bidding begins
7:00 buffet dinner begins
7:15 live auction begins
8:00 live auctionends, dessert served
9:30 silent bidding ends
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Beneficiary Agencies
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